In the late 1990s, Ron Arad created large sculptural pieces of furniture in blown aluminium, organic volumes hovering on the edge of art. Babyboop is their table-top relative: three of those softly swollen forms miniaturised and joined together into an appetiser dish in 18/10 stainless steel, matt with a mirror-polished rim. Arad, born in Tel Aviv in 1951 and educated at the Architectural Association in London, works at the intersection of architecture, furniture and everyday objects, consistently asking what an object can become when material and form are allowed to lead.
Three compartments for three accompaniments. Olives, nuts, a dip. Elegant enough to remain on the table all evening. Dimensions 23 × 20 cm, height 4 cm. Dishwasher safe.
An appetiser dish that looks good empty.